In-Depth
Hearing loss
Causes
- Earwax blockage Earwax blockage — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, self-care for this common problem, including earwax removal.
- Ear infection (middle ear) Ear infection — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention, home remedies for middle ear infections.
- Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum) Ruptured (perforated) eardrum — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of a tear in your eardrum.
- Swimmer's ear Swimmer's ear — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this outer ear infection.
Treatments and drugs
- Hearing aids: How to choose the right one Hearing aids — Find out how to choose the right hearing aid.


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